Reach Port Blair early in the morning around 0150 hrs. You will be met upon arrival by a Make My Trip representative who will transfer you to your hotel in Port Blair. Upon arrival, proceed for early check-in at your hotel.
Proceed to visit Cellular Jail (closed on Monday) or Ross Island (closed on Wednesday) around 1145hrs. Return to your hotel post the sightseeing. During evening, proceed to visit Corbyn's Cove Beach – a serene and soft sandy beach set in picturesque backgrounds of lush green coconut palms and pleasant sea. Later witness the Light and Sound show at Cellular Jail – the saga of countless martyrs of the Indian independence struggle who laid down their lives. The show, conducted in the premises of Cellular Jail, gives us a brief idea about the happenings in the jail prior to Independence..
Return to the hotel & enjoy a comfortable stay at the hotel.
We recommend to sleep early as it would be an early morning departure to Diglipur next day.

Start early morning at 0600hrs for a beautiful journey to Diglipur to join the second convoy that departs at 9:00 am. Pass through the thick forests & tribal reserve of Jarawa’s.
On arrival at Middle Strait, board a speed boat for excursion to the lime stone caves at Baratang.
Post lime stone caves visit, continue your onward journey to Diglipur. The journey to Diglipur is through thick forests & along the ocean, which would be an excellent experience for a nature admirer.
Reach your hotel in Diglipur late in the evening.
Night Stay at Hotel at Diglipur

Post breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the pristine beaches of Ross & Smith Island. A short boat ride away this beach has white sand and crystal clear water. Nothing like you have ever seen before.
Both the islands are separated by a sand bar and looks two separate islands during a high tide.
Enjoy your time swimming in the clear waters or relaxing on the beach.
Return to the resort at Diglipur.

After early breakfast, start your return journey to Port Blair. On the way if time permits we make a pit stop at Morice Dara Beach.
Guests who have missed the visit to lime stone caves at Baratang earlier would proceed for the visit.
Arrive Port Blair late in the evening and check-in at your hotel.

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a city tour of Port Blair. The day’s program begins with the sightseeing tour in and around the city like Chatham Saw Mill – One of Asia’s largest saw mill, Fisheries Museum (Aquarium) - exhibits species of marine life peculiar to the islands, Anthropological Museum -displays tribal essential and artefacts’, Naval Marine Museum (Samudrika) - gives a good retrospect of the history, shells, Corals marine life, geography and archaeology of these islands and lastly Sagarika (handicrafts emporium).
Check-out of the hotel later at night after dinner & transfer to the airport.

In the morning or afternoon (as per your respective flight timings arrival), board your flight to Srinagar. Guests can purchase in-flight meals on direct payment.
On arrival, a MakeMyTrip representative will meet you outside the airport and transfer you to Jetty at Dal lake. Upon arrival at the Jetty, transfer to your houseboat and check-in. Lunch/evening snacks will be served on the houseboat (depending on your arrival time). Enjoy 1 hour shikara ride in the evening. Dinner and overnight at the houseboat.

After breakfast, check-out from your houseboat and proceed towards Sonamarg.
Sonmarg or Sonamarg is a popular tourist destination situated at an altitude of 2740 meters above sea level, 82 km north-east of Srinagar. Sonamarg, which means ‘meadow of gold’ has as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The drive to Sonamarg is through yet another spectacular facet of country side in Kashmir, and you will come across Sindh Nallah. The Sindh nallah is the largest tributary of the Indus River in the valley of Kashmir. The Sindh meanders along here and abounds with trout and mahseer, snow trout can be caught in the main river.One can enjoy sightseeing to Thajiwas Glacier or other sightseeing points (on direct payment).
Check-in at the hotel and enjoy a delicious lunch.

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel at Sonamarg and proceed to Pahalgam. En route, visit Avantipur Ruins. (It is recommended to leave from Sonamarg at around 8 AM to avoid traffic and reach Pahalgam by lunch time.)
Check-in at the hotel followed by lunch. In the evening, get a transfer to the main market at 4.30 PM and drop to hotel at 6.30 PM from market. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure.
Important Note: In places like Pahalgam, new construction is banned to save ecology. In fact it is so strict in Pahalgam, that older hotels cannot be renovated or painted too. Thus many hotels have challenges with the interiors too.

After breakfast, embark on an excursion to Chandanwadi (3288 meters) and Betaab Valley. Surrounded by snow-covered mountain peaks and dense pine and deodar forests, this valley is picturesque. Post Betaab Valley tour, return to your hotel. Lunch will be served at the Pahalgam Hotel.
he evening at leisure. Have dinner and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at your hotel.

After breakfast, check-out of the hotel in Pahalgam and proceed to Srinagar.
On arrival, check-in at your hotel and enjoy hot lunch. After lunch, start for an excursion to Shankaracharya Hill Temple and Grand Mughal Gardens (Chashme Shahi, Nishat Bagh & Shalimar Bagh). Enjoy dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at your hotel.

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 6

Srinagar - Gulmarg Excursion (52 kms |2-3 hours one way)

After early breakfast, proceed to Gulmarg for an excursion. Explore Gulmarg on your own by doing sightseeing the picturesque locales like the Golf Course (Golf kit and caddy charges optional & extra). Also take the exhilarating cable car ride to Khilanmarg Snow Point Pony owners have a strong hold in Gulmarg and Pahalgam and restrict our vehicles travelling in these two villages. The guests are advised to adhere to the instructions of the Tour Managers and/or local guides in dealing with the locals.
Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant. Drive back to Srinagar in the evening. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

After buffet breakfast, you will be transferred to Srinagar airport to board flight for respective hub. We hope you have a wonderful trip!
(Due to the extremely strict security measures at the airport during peak season, guests are requested to leave for the airport at least 4 hours prior to departure. We are forced to enforce this rule as there are 4 security barriers to pass before reaching the airport. And there are regular traffic jams for a couple of kilometers outside the airport.)

After reaching the Bagdogra Airport, you would be greeted by a MakeMyTrip representative and then you would travel to the hotel in Gangtok. The pleasant drive should take around 4 hours.
After reaching Gangtok, you would check-in at the hotel and then, spend the rest of the day at leisure. You could choose to explore the city on your own in the evening or spend the time enjoying the view of the valley from the hotel. For those wishing to know if luck favours them, a visit to the Casino (own expense) can be an exciting way to enjoy your evening before ending the day with a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

After enjoying the breakfast at the hotel, you would be leaving for a visit to the Changu Lake .
The lake derives its waters from melting snow of the mountains, a beautiful sight to witness. Earlier, the lamas used to study the colour of water and predict the future, a darker colour would indicate troublesome time in the coming year. Despite the colour that flows in the lake on your visit, the view of the lake and the surrounding mountains would surely leave a lasting impression.
You would also be visiting the Baba Mandir, a shrine dedicated to ‘Baba Harbhajan Singh’, a soldier of the Indian Army. He died in 1968 and the shrine was made to honour his wishes (he requested one of his friends in the dreams, for a Samadhi to be made for him). It is also believed that he guards the international boundary between India and China, and protects the people. Many people also hold the belief that the place has a healing spirit, and a bottle of water left there, could cure illness after consumption.
After returning back to Gangtok, you could explore the town on your own. Shop at the local market or enjoy the delicious food at the local restaurants (own expense).
Later, return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

After breakfast you would go and explore Gangtok. You would be picked up from the hotel around 10 am. The city offers the opportunity to enjoy good food, shopping and to have memorable experience.
Visit the most beautiful monastery in Sikkim, the Rumtek Monastery. After this, you would also visit the Do-Drul Chorten. You would also visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology that researches the religion, history, language, art and culture of Tibet and Tibetans. The museum and the library on the premises offer an insight into the culture.
The culture of any place is clearly visible in its art and handicraft. The Cottage Industry in Gangtok is no exception. Later, you would visit the Flower Exhibition Centre that houses a huge variety of flora. The center also holds an annual Orchid show and the indoor flower show is a very colorful experience.
Next destination to visit is the Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom. You could pick-up shawls, carpets, the traditional choktse tables and other gifts items which deeply reflect the art of state.
Later, enjoy the mesmerizing view of Gangtok under your feet as you take a ride in the ropeway cable car (own expense). Also, see different houses, shops, buildings that contribute to the township.
Later, you would return to the hotel after the eventful day.

After a hearty breakfast, you would check-out from the hotel. Bid adieu to Gangtok and travel to the next destination to explore, that is, Kalimpong. You would be picked up from the hotel at 9 am. The drive would be picturesque as you would travel from one hill to another and it would take around 3 hours to cover the distance.
Kalimpong is considered a cultural melting pot for Sikkim, as different inhabitants like Lepchas, Nepalese or Gorkhas, British, Indians, Tibetans and Sikkimese have found a way reside here. This mixture of traditions is clearly reflected in the lifestyle of the people of Kalimpong.
Check-in at the hotel and then, set yourself for city tour. You would go atop the Durpin Hill, where the Zong Dog Palri Fo Brang Monastery is located, which is a great example of traditional Buddhist style of architecture. The place holds special significance for the Tibetan Buddhist followers and also houses the sacred Kunguyar, a Tibetan religious scripture that has 108 volumes and was carried there by Dalai Lama during his exile.
Then, you would visit one of the most splendid temple, Mangal Dham. It is memorial built in the divine memory of Shir Mangaldasji Maharaj. On the way you would visit beautiful flower nurseries. Kalimpong is responsible for the export business of flowers to other parts of the country and around 80% of the total Gladiolus produced in India is grown here.
After experiencing the best of Kalimpong, you would return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay after the busy day.

After enjoying the breakfast, you would be picked up at 10 am for the next destination, that is, Darjeeling. The drive should take around 2 hours.
Darjeeling is known as ‘Queen of the Hills’, high up in the Himalayas it offers an unforgettable view of the snow-capped mountains. The tea gardens, tiny waterfalls, little villages and a narrow gauge railway track add to the charm of this hill station.
After checking-in in the hotel, you can relax at the hotel or explore Darjeeling in the evening on your own. You could also take a horse ride (own expense) to enjoy the hill station. End the evening with a comfortable overnight stay.

Start your day early (around 4AM - 5AM) and visit the Tiger Hill to witness the glorious Himalayan Mountains at day break. The sunrise against the highest peak in India is a sight to behold.
On your return from Tiger Hill, you would stop at the Ghoom Monastery. The view of the valley from the monastery is as magnificent as the 15-foot clay statue of Lord Buddha that resides on the premises. Adore the 360 degree view of Darjeeling's landscape at Batasia Loop.
After this, you would return to the hotel for a hearty breakfast. Then, you prepare yourself for the tour of the city. You would be going to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. The museum on the premises shows account and mountaineering artefacts.
Followed by a visit to the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and then the Tibetan Refugee Centre, the centre was establish for the re-habitation of the Tibetan refugees. The charitable organisation deals in traditional Tibetan handicrafts. The carpets made here are very popular and exported all over the world. Later, visit the Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda.
You would also be taking the one way toy train ride in Darjeeling, which is the most famous attraction here.
Any visit to Darjeeling would be incomplete without going to a tea estate, so visit the Happy Valley Tea Estate. The estate offer visitors a glimpse of the fascinating process of manufacturing tea at a place that was established way back in 1854. Later, return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

Your exciting Ladakh holiday would start with a comfortable morning flight to Leh. Upon your arrival, you would be greeted by a MakeMyTrip representative at the airport; he/she would help facilitate a transfer to the hotel in a shared non-air-conditioned car. Upon reaching and completing the check-in formalities, retire to your cosy rooms and spend some time relaxing. Relish on some scrumptious breakfast once you have settled in.
Leh is usually the first name that comes to mind when thinking about soaring mountains and a vacation full of adventure and thrill. This expanding high-desert city in the Himalayan ranges of Ladakh is a perfect holiday spot for the ones who are looking for something more than the ordinary. A combination of the hustle and bustle of the city life and the calmness of the mountain life, it is sure to enchant anyone who has a thing for nature and its many bounties. While there are many eateries, tourist and souvenir shops in the bazaar area, there are also steep rocky ridges, monasteries and stupas to brush your senses with serenity and spirituality.
Your first day here would be at leisure, so that you could acclimatize to such a high altitude region. This relaxation time would be really helpful in lending you enough energy for your days ahead on the vacation. Enjoy a delicious dinner served at the hotel and retreat to your room for a comfortable and cosy good nights’ sleep.
Please Note: If you are planning to take an anti-altitude pill before your travels, such as Diamox, it is strongly recommend to consult an experienced doctor before its consumption.

Start your day with a delectable breakfast at the hotel, and be driven to the enthralling Hemis Monastery to kickstart your Leh Monastery Tour. Your pick-up from the hotel would be in a suitable vehicle as per the group size.
Leh is laden with numerous monasteries and stupas, signifying its rich culture and a strong positive influence of Buddhism. Your first stop on this tour, Hemis Monastery is a perfect place to absorb such positive vibes and experience the traditions of this picturesque destination. Here, you would be able to catch a glimpse of a copper-gilt statue of Lord Buddha, a plethora of stupas made of gold & silver and sacred Tibetan thangkas.
Now, head to the Thiksey Monastery to elevate this experience. One of the biggest gompas in Ladakh, it houses an abundance of intrinsic Tibetan architecture. Here, you could enjoy a picturesque view of the green Indus valley expanse. Finally, be driven back to Leh, where you would be dropped at the Leh market/hotel for lunch (on direct payment basis).
Post lunch, you would visit the Shanti Stupa, an architectural symbol that commemorates 2500 years of Buddhism and promotes world peace. Having a gorgeous hilltop location at Changspa, the place is perfect to witness a panoramic view of Leh and the surrounding regions.
After a day full of such amazing cultural extravaganza, head back to the hotel. Relax and enjoy a scrumptious dinner before heading to your room for a comfortable night’s sleep.

Early in the morning, be driven to Nubra Valley via Khardungla pass. Claimed to be the highest motor-able road in the world (5,602 metres), this pass lies on the Caravan route, once a popular silk trading route between India and China. With tough terrains and cold temperatures, only a few dare to tread upon this path that stretches from Leh to Kashgar in Central Asia
Finally, arrive at the Nubra Valley, popularly called the orchard of Ladakh. While you are here, absorb the wondrous beauties of nature in the form of humongous mountains laden with gushing river, irrigated river beds, and monasteries and settlements in the background. The animal native to this region, the Bactrian Camels (Shaggy double hump Camel) are an added delight to witness.
After such a beautiful day out in the valley and its many beauteous landscapes, check-in at a comfortable Swiss camp or hotel. Afterwards proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. Located between Hunder and Diskit villages, the place is dotted with a variety of plants and the animals like Bactrian Camels, Yaks and Pashmina Goats. Soaking in such enthralling views around, you could enjoy a camel safari ride here (Camel ride on direct payment basis).
The evening is at leisure for you to spend some time amidst such mesmerizing vistas and make ever-lasting memories. Relish on some delectable dinner before you return to your tent/room at the camp/hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
Please note: All meals provided during your Nubra stay would be Vegetarian, irrespective of the meal preference provided.

Wake up to a fresh morning amidst the stunning surroundings of Ladakh. After a scrumptious breakfast, be driven to Diskit Monastery, located within the valley itself. One of the oldest temples of this area (dating back to the 14th century), it has a huge idol of a Tibetan Buddhism teacher Tsong-kha-pa, which is crowned with a Gelugpa yellow hat. Every year during February, the monastery plays host to a popular Buddhist festival called the Dosmoche festival, one of the main highlights here. History buffs and curious minds would love this place, for it offers an in-depth knowledge about Buddhism and its traditions.
Having absorbed the spirituality and calmness of the monastery, proceed back towards Leh. On this journey, once again you would be driven via the Khardungla Pass, claimed to be the highest motor-able road in the world.
The remaining day is at leisure, so you could either relax at the hotel, or proceed for some sightseeing on your own. You could head to the Leh Bazaar, a bustling local market in the Leh region. You could shop for some souvenirs here and indulge in more shopping on your own.
Return to the hotel for a delectable dinner and a cosy night’s sleep.

Continuing this relaxed yet adventurous Ladakh holiday, start another day with a delectable breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast, get ready to depart for Pangong, for which you would be picked up in a suitable vehicle as per the group size.
Be driven to the mesmerizing Pangong Lake on the Indo-China Border, which is a sight that no one should miss when travelling to Ladakh. En route, you would be crossing the Changla Pass, the third highest motor-able road in the world. The whole journey is laden with amazing sceneries of never ending Himalayan mountain ranges. Passing such gorgeous bounties of nature, reach Pangong Lake, one of the largest brackish lakes in Asia, situated at a height of 4,250 metres. A simple vegetarian lunch shall be provided enroute at a home stay.
Imagine a clear blue lake with a throng of mountains in the background, sand and small pebbles everywhere and a long road penetrating this gorgeous scenery leading its way to the ever-expanding enthralling vistas – this is something you would experience on this trip. Spend plenty of time here relaxing, clicking pictures and making many ever-lasting memories.
Afterwards, check-in at the camps in Pangong. After such a fun and exciting day, enjoy some delicious dinner and retreat to your tents for a comfortable night’s stay.
Please note: All meals provided during your Pangong visit would be vegetarian, irrespective of the meal preference provided.

In the morning, relish a hearty breakfast at the camps you are staying at in Pangong. Post breakfast, be driven back to Leh in a suitable vehicle as per the group size.
Upon your arrival in Leh, you may enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure. Return to the hotel for a delectable dinner, and a cosy good nights’ sleep.

Greet another Leh morning with a bright smile and enjoy a scrumptious meal at the hotel. Post breakfast, get picked-up to be driven to Sangam in a suitable vehicle as per the group size. This picturesque spot in the Nimmu valley marks the confluence of the Indus River and its tributary Zanskar. The otherwise dry terrain of Ladakh is supported by these waterbodies, gaining character and vivacity. The point of confluence of these rivers passes through the breath-taking Zanskar Gorge, a dream for professional and amateur trekkers.
En route to Sangam, you would be visiting the Magnetic Hill, a short stretch of road that is said to have magnetic properties, defying all the rules of gravity. If the vehicle’s engine is turned off while driving through this stretch, it would still keep moving and would go uphill. While some say that it is an optical illusion, others are just mesmerized by it considering it to be really magical. You would also take a halt at Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, a Sikh shrine of worship located at an altitude of 12,000 feet. This holy place of Sikhism is said to have been constructed in 1517 to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak Dev (Founder of Sikhism) to the Ladakh region.
After such a fun day of sightseeing, get started to return to the hotel in Leh, visiting the Ladakh Hall of Fame on your way back. This well-maintained museum was constructed in the memory of the Indian soldiers who had lost their lives during the Indo-Pak wars. This two-storeyed museum has lots of information about these brave martyrs on display, a souvenir shop, and artefacts from the Indo-Pak wars (mainly Kargil), weapons and a plethora of important documents of national importance. Finally, return to your hotel after such an eventful day. Enjoy a scrumptious dinner and retire for the night.

On the last day of your Ladakh holiday, get up early morning and be transferred to the airport in a shared non-air-conditioned car for a flight back home.
Hope you have an amazing holiday experience and create some beautiful memories to cherish forever.

If you are planning to have an anti-altitude pill before travel such as Diamox, then we strongly recommend consulting On arrival, a Make My Trip representative will meet and you and transfer you to your hotel in Leh. Proceed for check-in at your hotel.Remainder of the day will be for rest to acclimatize.

After breakfast in the morning, drive to Sangam (Confluence). On your way, visit Magnetic Hill and Gurudwara Patthar Sahib. Visit the confluence of Zanskar and Indus River.On your way back, visit Ladakh Hall of fame.Return to your hotel for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

Early morning proceed to Nubra Valley via the World’s Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts), Khardungla Pass.Arrive at Nubra Valley and proceed for check-in at the Swiss camps. Proceed for sightseeing of Hunder sand dunes, where you can go for an optional camel ride (direct payment).Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. Have a pleasant dinner and overnight stay at the camp or hotel.

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Diskit monastery. Later start the journey to Leh, once again driving via In the evening you may want to explore Leh bazaar on your own.Later, enjoy your dinner & a comfortable overnight stay at hotel.

In the morning after breakfast drive to Pangong Lake on the Indo China border. Enroute you will cross Changla Pass, the third highest motorable road in the world. Spend some time taking photographs at this very scenic lake before commencing the drive back after lunch.Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

Places to Visit in Kurukshetra, Sightseeing in Kurukshetra, Attractions in Kurukshetra - MakeMyTrip

Places To Visit In Kurukshetra

Lakshmi Narayan Temple: The Lakshmi Narayan Temple is a very old temple dating back to 18th century. This temple is dedicated to God Narayana and Goddess Laxmi. This double storied temple is a marvel of architecture.It essentially stands on a huge platform with 3 separate components namely Vestibule, Saptaratha and Sanctum. The prime objective behind structure as well as setting up of sanctum-sanctorum is 7 projections. Sanctum is in shape of small square and conical roof. Sannihit Sarovar is a holy water tank which receives huge volume of pilgrims all through the year. Prime draw of Sannihit Sarovar is the Kumbh Mela. This is linked to well-known Sannihit Sarovar. Temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman, Dhruva Narayan, and Goddess Durga are located here. Bhisma Kund- This is situated in village Narakatari. This is a huge water reservoir which is dedicated to Bhishma who is grandsire of Pandavas and Kauravas. The big battle of Mahabharata has been linked with setting up of this reservoir. Jyotisar: This is the place where the Bhagavad Gita was delivered to Arjuna. The name Jyotisar comes from Hindi words, 'Jyoti’ which ‘light’ and 'Sar’ which means ‘the core meaning’. This site has a Banyan tree which is supposed to be offshoot of Banyan tree under which Lord Krishna gave discourse of Bhagvad Gita to Arjuna. O.P Jindal Park and Musical Fountain- This was made in memory of late O P Jindal. He was the Power Minister of state of Haryana. This park has a separate area for children where colorful swings are there. There is a separate animal zone as well as sports area. The park encompasses an area of more than 14 acres. Planetarium- This planetarium has been made on Kurukshetra-Pehowa road by Haryana State Council for Science & Technology, Govt. of Haryana in collaboration with National Council for Science Museums in memory of 1st woman Astronaut of India Dr. Kalpana Chawla. This planetarium has been made at a cost of 6.50 crores. It encompasses an area of almost 5 acres. It is surrounded by lush green fields and is perfect for science enthusiasts. It is one of the most sought after tourist spots in the city. You have to take a ticket to enter into the planetarium. Every Monday is off and all the shows in the planetarium are in Hindi. Saraswati Forest Reserve: This is a very big reserved forest area with wide array of rich flora and fauna.Kurukshetra is a famous city of olden times which has seen so much bloodshed according to the epic Mahabharata. But now its a religious place and you will find various places to visit in Kurukshetra. There are various things to explore in Kurukshetra which include Brahamasarovar, O P Jindal Park and Musical fountain, Sannihit Sarovar and Rantuka Yaksh. Brahamasarovar is an old tank which is visited by the pilgrims during famous festivals and eclipses to take a bath as there is a belief that if people take bath during these times than their sins could be washed. O P Jindal park and Musical fountain is built recently and is a famous visiting place in Kurukshetra. Here people come for morning and evening walks, picnics and to watch the fountain show. Sannihit Sarovar is also an old holy tank where people take bath in belief that their dead ancestors would rest in peace if they perform this ritual. This place remains crowded throughout the year. Rantuka yaksh is situated on the banks of Saraswati river and it is a famous belief that its the entry point of Kurukshetra and people take bath here first to come to this city. With so many places to visit in Kurukshetra and so many beliefs which attract visitors, this city stands as a prime tourist destination.Kurukshetra has many tourist places to visit, there are very nice sightseeing, attractions in Kurukshetra which are must see in Kurukshetra. Details on Kurukshetra city and tourist places.